Church’s Karate Winter Break Camp4716 Paris Ave., New Orleans Ages: 6-12 (4-and 5-year-old siblings and campers with previous experience welcome) Cost: $45/day or $40 per day/5 days. Dates/Times: Dec 17-21, Dec 26-28, Jan 2-4, 8:30 am-3:30 pm (Early Drop off and Late Pick up available by request at no extra charge - 7 am/6 pm) Contact: churchskarateacademy.com or call 504.309.6138 A full day camp experience for your child that is equally educational as it is exciting and fun! It is sure to be a safe, positive, and motivational camp adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical and mental fitness. We also help students develop strong communication and ethical problem solving skills.

Winter Courtyard Camp focuses on historic activities and 19th century living while having fun! Activities include open-hearth cooking, Victorian greeting card making, stencil design, historic games, and other engaging activities to connect the past to the present.

JCC Winter Mini Trip CampNew Orleans JCC, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans ; Goldring-Woldenberg Jewish Community Center, Metairie, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie Grades: K-5th Cost: Members only, $50/day, $240/any five days Dates/Times: Metairie & Uptown: Dec. 24, 26-28, 31; Jan. 2-4, 9 am-3 pm; before and after care available. Contact: nojcc.org It’s time for the annual Winter Trip Camp. Campers will go on field trips every morning and spend lunch and the afternoon at the Center. It’s a great opportunity to hang out with friends from camp and meet some new buddies. No camp on December 25 or January 1.

LA/SPCA Animal Celebration Winter Camp1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans Ages: 5-10 Cost: $75/day, $125/both days Dates/Times: Jan. 3-4, 9 am-3 pm. Aftercare available from 3-4 pm. Contact: la-spca.org/camp, Mimi Spahn Saattler, [email protected] The camp is designed to teach young people about the Louisiana SPCA and general animal care topics. Kids can join for a single day of camp, or both. This camp is a great opportunity to raise animal awareness in little ones in a fun and creative way.

Pony Tales Winter Holiday Camp156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose Ages: 5-12 Cost: $55/day, $50/day for 2-4 days, and $45/day for 5+ days Dates/Times: Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 26-28, Dec. 31, Jan. 2-4; 9 am-3 pm. Before and aftercare available. No aftercare available on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Contact: [email protected] Your kids will learn safety around the ponies and horses, how to walk, groom, and feed them. They learn basics of riding on a horse/pony each day and get daily individual attention from the instructor. They will get to ride in both Western and English riding styles, ride bareback and experience driving a pony cart.

The Shard Shop3138 Magazine St., New Orleans Ages: 6 and up Cost: $75/day Dates/Times: Dec. 21 & 28, 9 am-3 pm Contact: Call 504.309.2581 or book online at shardshop.com. Join in making sparkly glass mosaic art for holiday gift giving! Learn how to shape glass and make mosaic art along with other advanced craft making. Lunch is provided. Reserve two weeks prior to camp date to get a $15 per day discount.

Speech-N-Motion Holiday Camp at Crane Rehab Center, Pediatrics8300 Earhart Blvd. Suite 100, New Orleans Ages: 3-10 Cost: Full Day $95/class, AM $55/class; PM $45/class. A screening is required for children who have never attended Speech-N-Motion Summer Camp or attended over one year ago. To schedule a screening please contact Rachel Balfantz at [email protected] or (504)866-6990. The cost of the screening is $50.00 and is non- refundable. Dates/Times: Dec. 26-28, Dec. 31, Jan. 2-4, Full Day (9 am-2:45 pm), Morning (9-11:30 am) or PM (12:30-2:45 pm) Contact: 504.866.6990 or [email protected] Designed to create a fun and playful environment in which children are motivated to interact and engage with others. Our staff of pediatric specialists, including occupational, speech, physical, art, and music therapists, utilize a theme-based curriculum filled with creative play, art, music, and games. Speech-N-Motion promotes listening and following directions, communicating and negotiating with peers, sharing and turn taking, adjusting to transitions, and participation in group activities.

Studio KIDS! Holiday Workshops at the NOMA1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans Ages: 5-10 Cost: $25/day for members, $30/day for non-members Dates/Times: Dec. 27-28; 9:30 am-12:30 pm Contact: 504.658.4100 Students will explore works of art in the museum galleries and get creative in the studio.